Gaia at Truro Cathedral

Location

Truro Cathedral, Truro

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Dates

Fri 6th October, 2023 — Sat 28th October, 2023
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General visiting times may vary each day – please check the cathedral website for specific opening information by date.

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See the world as never before when artist Luke Jerram’s spectacular Gaia comes to Cornwall.

See Earth as never before…
Gaia, the spectacular touring artwork by UK artist, Luke Jerram, will be at Truro Cathedral for all to see this October. Measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. That’s 1.8 million times smaller than the real planet, giving you the chance to gaze at Earth, as it’s seen from space. A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning Composer, Dan Jones, will be played alongside the presentation.

Events for all the family…
There will be a range of events and activities for visitors to enjoy, from yoga and live music to lectures, art exhibitions, and even a silent disco. Soak up the full effect of Gaia’s illumination during late-night openings, and if you have a head for heights, ascend to the high-level gallery and view Gaia from above.

How to see Gaia…
You don’t need to book to see Gaia during standard opening hours (please check the website for daily times), and there is no entry charge to Truro Cathedral. Donations are encouraged to enable the cathedral to continue to bring inspiring installations such as Gaia to the community of Cornwall. For late-night viewings and wider events and activities, ticketing and charges apply.

Visit the cathedral website for full details and to sign up for updates.

Contact

01872 276 782 | https://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/gaia

Accessibility

Details

There is ramp access at the front of the cathedral in High Cross near the front entrance. Nearly all parts of the cathedral are accessible by ramp, but St Mary’s aisle is not accessible by wheelchair. There is an accessible toilet near the Chapter House. A hearing loop is installed, with a portable loop also available. Large print service orders are available. There is a wheelchair available for use by the ramp entrance. Steward assistance is available where possible.

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